Wilburton lies on one of several ridges running roughly from west to east across the Isle of Ely. Before the fens were drained, these ridges used to be islands, and they are where the medieval population of the Isle would cluster.
The parish church, dedicated to St Peter, is mostly built of stone - dressed stone at the base of the tower, with rougher blocks and rubble elsewhere
The chancel arch and the three-storey tower containing five bells, date from the 13th century.
During the 15thc century there was extensive rebuilding which produced the chancel, vestry, nave, and imposing south porch with a parvise (a room over the top).
The organ chamber and north chapel were added in the late 19th century.
PARKING. There is parking available in Church Lane which is best negotiated from its western end as it is one way heading north from the A1123.
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